~ Givejoy Toys Skybirds 1/72nd Scale Aircraft No.7B Model Messerschmitt Me.109F Made 1935-42 ~

The model was constructed from a Givejoy Toys 1/72nd scale aircraft kit, part of the Skybirds series, the kit was issued between 1935 and 1945.

The hand constructed and painted model was constructed by the original vendor as a boy (between July 1935 & January 1942).

The wooden model is extremely detailed.

The set is complete with the original instructions and plan.

Quite an amazing example of early model making.

~ Messerschmitt Bf 109 ~

The Messerschmitt Bf 109, often called Me 109 (most often by Allied pilots and aircrew), was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid-1930s. It was one of the first truly modern fighters of the era, including such features as all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, a retractable landing gear, and was powered by a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 aero engine.

~ Dimensions ~

The plane has a length of 5 inches (12.5 cm), a wingspan of 5.5 inches (14 cm) and a height of 1.5 inches (4 cm). It weighs 25 g.

~ Condition ~

The plane is in excellent condition.

For further details and condition see pictures below....